Kidney disease Board decisions

The Board has denied service connection for kidney disability, squamous cell cancer and keratoacanthoma, actinic keratosis, prostate hypertrophy, Dupuytren’s contracture of the left 5th digit (claimed as deformity of the finger), and Dupuytren’s contracture of the right 4th and 5th digits (claimed as deformity of the fingers).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic kidney disease and type II diabetes mellitus, have rendered him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board granted the TDIU based on the combined disability rating of 70%.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims for various conditions as the Veteran passed away during the appeal process.

The Veteran's chronic kidney disease is being remanded for further clarification on whether it is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and/or coronary artery disease, as well as the timing of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for kidney disability and bilateral pes planus of the feet have been dismissed. The remaining issues, including those related to gastrointestinal and respiratory disabilities, are remanded.

The Board found that the Veteran's daughter’s Social Security income was not reasonably available to or for his use, and thus should be excluded from the calculation of his own countable income. As a result, the November 2010 reduction in nonservice-connected pension benefits was not proper.

The appeal for service connection for hypertension has been dismissed. The appeals for service connection for osteoarthritis of the low back, a left hip condition (to include as secondary to service-connected degenerative arthritis of the right hip), bilateral hearing loss, and renal condition are all remanded.

The Board dismissed all service connection claims for various conditions, including exposure to chemicals like TCE, PCBs, and benzene, due to the appellant's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for left finger laceration, gout of elbows, feet and knees, and nephrolithiasis due to a duty to assist error in missing verification of the Veteran's active duty training dates.

The Board denied service connection for bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, and renal cell carcinoma due to herbicide agent exposure as there is no positive association between such exposures and these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD contributed substantially or materially to his cause of death, congestive heart failure (CHF), and therefore grants service connection for cause of death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for kidney problems, including renal failure and fluid retention due to contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune, is dismissed because the Veteran has died.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing VA treatment records and a missed VA examination. The Veteran's renal cancer with right nephrectomy is being reviewed for service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the claims for service connection for an enlarged left kidney condition and a right non-functioning kidney.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient characterization of the Veteran's claims and a need for further examination. The Veteran is seeking service connection for renal disease, which may be related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury with headaches due to new and material evidence. The claims for liver (hepatocellular) cancer and kidney cancer are remanded as there is insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination.,The Board is reopening the claim of service connection for a heart disorder, but finding that new and material evidence has not been received.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a kidney condition including chronic kidney disease, renal insufficiency, and kidney cysts due to medications prescribed by VA to treat hypertension. The Board also denied compensation for gout. The Veteran's kidney condition was found not to be caused by the medications.

The Veteran's service-connected sleep apnea and kidney condition have been granted, with the Board finding that both conditions began during his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and inextricably intertwined with his claim for service connection for rheumatoid arthritis.